As the World Bleeds

As the World Bleeds
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 21, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreChristian metal, progressive metal, power metal
Length61:58
LabelUlterium
ProducerMatt Smith
Theocracy chronology
Mirror of Souls
(2008)
As the World Bleeds
(2011)
Ghost Ship
(2016)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Angry Metal Guy4/5[1]
Hallowed4/7[2]
Indie Vision5/5[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout4.5/5[4]

As the World Bleeds is the third album by Christian progressive power metal band Theocracy. It was released by Ulterium Records on November 21, 2011 in North America, November 25 in Europe, and April 25, 2012 in Japan. A live rehearsal video was released for the song "Nailed" in 2014, featuring drummer Patrick Nickell.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Matt Smith.

No.TitleLength
1."I Am"11:00
2."The Master Storyteller"4:09
3."Nailed"6:25
4."Hide in the Fairytale"4:27
5."The Gift of Music"7:12
6."30 Pieces of Silver"5:08
7."Drown"5:29
8."Altar to the Unknown God"5:44
9."Light of the World"4:28
10."As the World Bleeds"7:56
Total length:61:58
Japanese Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
11."I’m in A Cage"4:02
12."Martyr (Live in Studio)"7:04
Total length:73:04

Credits

  • Matt Smith - lead vocals, keyboards
  • Jonathan Hinds - guitar, backing vocals
  • Shawn Benson - drums, backing vocals
  • Jared Oldham - bass, backing vocals
  • Van Allen Wood - guitar

References

  1. ^ "Theocracy – As The World Bleeds Review". Angry Metal Guy. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  2. ^ Källmalm, Caj (27 November 2011). "Review Theocracy - As The World Bleeds 2011". Hallowed. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Theocracy - As The World Bleeds". Indie Vision Music. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Theocracy, "As The World Bleeds" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  5. ^ "THEOCRACY Welcome Patrick Nickell As New Drummer; In-Studio Performance Video Available". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved 7 January 2026.